Title: Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: Chris (Liverpool Boys) on April 29, 2004, 02:15:39 pm
I know this is a little in advance but I am trying to decide my plan of action for next year!! Due to my job going to india cant comit to the normal 10 day trip so am going to blast down on me bike to get to the circuit probably thursday next year, but want to know how easy it will be to get into the circuit to MB where hopefully my tent will be waiting for me??
Anyone do this ? or have done this? Any help appreciated
Anyone do this ? or have done this? Any help appreciated
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: rcutler on April 29, 2004, 03:37:33 pm
I went on a push bike the first year and they wondered why I bought a ticket they said I should have just walked on as there was nowhere to display the ticket. Having said that there have been a large group of people on Houx with motorbikes each with a ticket stuck to the wind deflector.
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: Bob U on April 29, 2004, 03:41:30 pm
Last year 4 guys travelled on bikes and met us on campsite. They passed their helmets over the fence to us and rode into the site no problem. With no helmets and kit bags they appeared to be returning from a ride out. hope this is of some help.
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: Chris (Liverpool Boys) on April 29, 2004, 03:46:48 pm
Thankyou I did speak to a guy last year who said he just rode straight in but in full leathers etc might not get away with it!
Keep the suggestions coming
Keep the suggestions coming
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: Barry on April 29, 2004, 04:46:46 pm
Chris,
Have taken my bike last 2 years, first on Bleu, second at Karting Nord. Camping ticket checked almost every time I went into the site, with or without luggage, even when wearing shorts and a tee shirt. Some Herbert even wanted to check it at 1am once. Got a little better by Friday as one or two of the guys on the gate started to recognise me. Real pain as I haven't got a fairing and had to dig it out of a pocket each time.
Have taken my bike last 2 years, first on Bleu, second at Karting Nord. Camping ticket checked almost every time I went into the site, with or without luggage, even when wearing shorts and a tee shirt. Some Herbert even wanted to check it at 1am once. Got a little better by Friday as one or two of the guys on the gate started to recognise me. Real pain as I haven't got a fairing and had to dig it out of a pocket each time.
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: Robbo SPS on April 29, 2004, 09:27:07 pm
I couldnt get in and out of Blue in 2001 without fitting ticket onto bike, ruining my screen with that horrid goo.
Soo in 2002, this was the result.
And never a problem after turning up on day 1.
Soo in 2002, this was the result.
And never a problem after turning up on day 1.
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: Stu on April 30, 2004, 10:56:41 am
After hearing about the razor wire on the wall on MB, I suggest watching The Great Escape for a good campsite entrance tip.
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: jpchenet on April 30, 2004, 10:58:12 am
We were on Houx Annexe last year and I don't think Dan or his cousin Gary had any problems with coming and going on their bikes.
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: pretzel on April 30, 2004, 11:10:02 pm
We were on Houx Annexe last year and I don't think Dan or his cousin Gary had any problems with coming and going on their bikes.
But did they have any problems getting into the site :D
Title: Re:Getting into campsites on Bikes?
Post by: Rhino on April 30, 2004, 11:41:06 pm
After hearing about the razor wire on the wall on MB, I suggest watching The Great Escape for a good campsite entrance tip.
Just watch out for the machine guns if they catch you
